• Youth Hockey Coaching

2026-2027 Coaching and Volunteering

Coaches and volunteers play an important role in creating a positive experience for our players and families. If you’re interested in helping out for the 2026-2027 season, please follow the steps below.

New coaches and volunteers must complete an application (link in resources column) in addition to the other requirements.

All coaches and volunteers must have current SafeSport training and background checks before having any interactions with players.

Coaching Requirements

  1. Purchase a 2026-2027 USA Hockey player/coach membership and save a copy of your confirmation number (nine digits and five letters).
  2. Read and sign the coach’s code of conduct.
  3. Complete SafeSport training. SafeSport training must be renewed every 12 months. If your certification is current, your renewal course will become available approximately 30 days before it expires, and USA Hockey will send you an email reminder. It is your responsibility to maintain a current SafeSport certification. Coaches, managers, and volunteers with expired SafeSport training may not have any interaction with players until their certification has been renewed.
  4. Complete a Background Screening (required every two years). This is done through the USA Hockey Learning System and costs $30, which will be reiumbursed.
  5. Complete the Concussion Training and Quiz. Annual concussion training is required by law for all youth sports coaches. Training is provided in partnership with the University of Montana Athletic Training program. Watch the training video and complete the accompanying quiz.
  6. Register for a USA Hockey Coaching Clinic (if required). USA Hockey Levels 1, 2, and 3 certifications expire on December 31 of the certification year. Coaching clinics for the 2026–2027 season will be posted in July.

    Certification Requirements

    • House Coaches: Level 1 certification or a 6U/8U certification if coaching only 6U or 8U players.
    • House Plus Coaches: Current Level 1, 2, 3, or 4 certification. Coaches must have a current certification to be rostered for tournament play. The only exception is coaches working exclusively with 6U or 8U players.
    • Travel Coaches: Current Level 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 certification.

    Level 4 and Level 5 Coaches

    Level 4 and Level 5 coaches must complete five continuing education credits every three years before their certification expires. Coaches who do not complete the required continuing education will be ineligible to coach until the requirement has been met.

  7. Complete USA Hockey Age-Specific Modules (if required). Coaches must complete the age-specific module(s) for each age group they coach (6U/8U, 10U/12U, or 13U+). Age-specific modules only need to be completed once and do not expire. Before completing an age-specific module, coaches must first complete the Foundations of Player Development Module.

Travel and House Plus coaches will not be eligible for the official team roster until all these requirements are met!

Coaching Resources

Coaching Application

USA Hockey Membership

Coaches Code of Conduct

Learning System

Concussion Training and Test

Background Screening/Clinic/Module Reimbursement Form

Travel Reimbursement Form

Volunteer Resources

Equipment Volunteer Application

Travel Team Manager Application

House Plus Team Manager Application

USA Hockey Membership. Add your number to this form

Learning System

Volunteer Credit Policy (MAYHA Guidebook)

Background Screening Reimbursement Form

Team Managers & Volunteers

Interested in helping behind the scenes? We welcome volunteers in a variety of roles, including:

  • Team Managers (Travel and House Plus) – Support your team’s coaches, players, and families to ensure a successful season.
  • Equipment Volunteers – help fit players with rental equipment throughout the season.

Managers and volunteers who have regular contact with players, including Locker Room Monitors, must complete these steps:

Volunteer Credits

Parents serving in designated volunteer roles may be eligible to earn volunteer credits that can be applied toward future registration fees. Complete details, including eligible positions, credit amounts, requirements, and the credit distribution schedule, are available in the MAYHA Guidebook.

Reimbursement

Glacier Ice Rink reimburses eligible coaches, managers, and volunteers for approved expenses, including background screenings, coaching clinics, and required USA Hockey modules. Submit receipts using this reimbursement form.

Coaching reimbursement requests for travel expenses must be submitted using this Travel Expense Reimbursement form.

Reimbursements are issued after January 1.

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